Why the N.B.A. is Betting Big on China

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Vox Media Podcast Network

Careers, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.6 • 4.1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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In this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge talk through Trump’s recent escalation in his war of words with Xi, in response to China’s move to ban the export of crucial rare earth minerals. Plus — why N.B.A. basketball is back in China after a six-year absence, and a breakthrough medical procedure that could change organ transplants forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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